The stakes at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have never been higher — not just in prestige, but in prize money. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a record-breaking $1 million (approximately ₦1.5 billion) reward for the tournament winners, marking a 100% increase from the last edition.

 

In a move hailed as a major step forward for women’s football on the continent, CAF revealed that the total prize pot has surged by 45%, rising to $3.475 million, with payouts now extending to all participating teams — including those that finish third and fourth in the group stage.

 

Quarter-finalists will receive between $125,000 and $200,000, making WAFCON 2024 not just a competition for glory, but a meaningful source of financial reward for national teams and federations.

 

“This is more than just money — it’s recognition,” said one CAF official. “African women’s football has long deserved this level of support, and this is just the beginning.”

 

The boost in funding is seen as a watershed moment in the development of the women’s game in Africa, where players and teams have often excelled on the pitch despite limited financial backing.

 

For Nigeria’s Super Falcons, who are chasing an unprecedented 10th continental title, the stakes are now even greater. With the team already into the quarter-finals following a vital 1-0 win over Botswana, the dream of lifting the trophy — and securing a historic payday — is within reach.

 

Defender Oluwatosin Demehin, speaking after the victory, echoed the team’s ambition:

 

“We came here with one goal — Mission X. Now, with everything on the line, we’re more determined than ever.”

 

With pride, legacy, and a million-dollar reward on the horizon, all eyes are on the Super Falcons as they continue their quest to write another golden chapter in African football history.